święty
holy / saint
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈɕfjɛntɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Święta' (holidays, literally 'holy days') refers primarily to Christmas and Easter. 'Dzień Wszystkich Świętych' (All Saints' Day, Nov 1) is when Poles visit cemeteries with candles. 'Święty spokój' (holy peace) humorously means 'leave me alone.'
📝 Example Sentences
Święty Walenty jest patronem zakochanych.
Saint Valentine is the patron of lovers.
To jest dla mnie święte.
This is sacred to me.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | święte |
| feminine | święta |
| masculine | święty |
| plural_other | święte |
| plural_masculine_personal | święci |